Full-body stretching exercises

Stretching is an important part of fitness – at least try to incorporate it into every productive day. It improves your flexibility, increases circulation, and calms your nerves. All in all, it can prevent injuries and illness, but also help with a better night’s sleep. To stay flexible, follow our full-body stretching exercises by our renowned Yoga instructor Dubai. You will deepen each stretch with every exhalation, and see results in no time.

Cardio and strength training, of course, are the foundations of any solid workout. But stretching exercises are one of the most overlooked elements of a heavy workout program. Stretching exercises are the part of the workout that’s easy to skip or do superficially. You may think you don’t have time for it, but it is the best way to start or end your day, independent of your workout.

Stretching exercises when your muscles are warm is highly beneficial:

It builds greater flexibility and improves on vitality overall;

It’s relaxing and relieves stress;

Helps you get your body back to the pre-exercise state;

It gives you a chance to reflect and feel the impact of the workout you just did.

This complete body flexibility workout is so simple, you can do it anywhere. Stretching exercises can be done everywhere — at work, when you’re watching TV or in the park. But for your unique combination of stretching exercises, choose the best private yoga instructor in Dubai who will help you improve on flexibility. Their workouts target all the major muscles of the body, including those that are chronically tight like the chest, shoulders, back, arms, hips, and legs. Follow these stretching exercises to get rid of extra tension and stress.

Warm up flex

For these stretching exercises, you will need a chair, exercise ball, or bench.

Warm up with five to 10 minutes of light cardio or do this after a workout or a bath when your muscles are warm.

Hold each stretch for 10 to 30 seconds and repeat one to three times.

Try to stretch every day if you can for better results.

Avoid exercises that cause pain or discomfort and only stretch as deep as you can. For maximum help, find the best Pilates classes in Dubai. A stretch should feel good and shouldn’t hurt. If your muscles are shaking, you need to stop for a bit and let your muscles relax.

Quad Stretching Exercises

Stand and hold onto a wall for balance if needed.

Grab the top of the right foot and bend your knee. This brings the foot towards the gluteus, and your knee is now pointing at the floor. You should feel a stretch right down the front of your leg.

Squeeze your hips forward for a deeper stretch.

Hold for 15 to 30 seconds and switch sides. Repeat one to three times.

These quick but extremely beneficial stretches can be done everywhere!

Standing Hamstring Stretching Exercises

Take your left foot forward and tip from the hips, keeping the back flat.

Lower down until you feel a stretch in the back of the leg.

Rest the hands on the upper thighs to give your back some support.

Hold for 15 to 30 seconds and switch sides, repeating one to three times.

Sitting Down Stretching Exercises: Seated Side Stretch

Stretch to the right, feeling a stretch down your left side. Hold then switch.

Do each side for 15 to 30 seconds and switch sides, repeating one to three times.

Last but not least: Seated Back Twist

Sit on the floor with your legs straight.

Bend your right knee and step your right foot over your left leg. Put your right hand on the floor, fingers pointing outward, for support. Bend your left elbow and turn to the right, placing the back of your arm against your right knee. Inhale as you sit upright.

Breathe out as you twist, pressing your arm into your leg and looking over your right shoulder. Hold for five breaths, then slowly return to the center. Switch sides.

Using a band will allow you to gradually go deeper into a movement without straining your muscles.

Repeating our routine everyday reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, induces higher production of serotonin and works on improving flexibility of every muscle.